Worker rescued after suspected ammonia exposure in Jataí

A 42-year-old worker was rescued by the Goiás Military Fire Department after a suspected ammonia exposure at a meatpacking plant in Jataí, Brazil. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM during maintenance work inside a tunnel at the industrial facility.

The worker reported feeling unwell via radio before becoming unresponsive. Firefighters utilized specialized rope rescue techniques to extract the individual from a difficult structural area involving narrow corridors and limited anchoring points. Upon rescue, the victim exhibited agitation, low oxygen saturation, and difficulty communicating. He was transported to the Jataí State Hospital, where he required intubation.